Fabio Quagliarella (9 Viewers)
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I think Conte is being a bit stubborn with Llorente by not giving him some much needed minutes. Although, I'm not so sure, coming into a packed San Siro would've been an ideal time for him. I can see that maybe Conte is trying to protect Llorente psychologically, there is also a hint of reason, that he should give him a few minutes to win back some confidence in less pressurised situations. The media is blowing this out of proportion and I hope we don't have Elia v2 on our hands.
As for Quag being in good form, honestly, Llorente aside, if he is available and has always been to the team and the coach, and kept his head down and worked hard, then why doesn't he deserve to get his minutes if the coach thinks he's training well? Shows the temperament of the player. He is not scared to fight for his place on the team. And he more than proved it last year as well.
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Llorente coming on in a less than ideal scenario, with the press already speculating, and him failing in such circumstances has the potential to psychologically destroy him. I wouldn't have subbed him in last night, if he has only 3 minutes to his name. Had we given him game time ahead of Quag the last time against Lazio, I'd have thought, he was the right sub to have on in last night's game. But under current conditions, I think Conte did the right thing last night. That said, i fully expect him to break in against Verona. If that doesn't happen, then I would be surprised.
Again though, I'm sure we'll disagree, but I think Tevez and Quag, whenever they get some minutes, will be a very compatible pair. They seem to have a good understanding playing off each other, like Dp-Quag had. Would be good to see em connect whenever they get a chance this season.
As for Quag being in good form, honestly, Llorente aside, if he is available and has always been to the team and the coach, and kept his head down and worked hard, then why doesn't he deserve to get his minutes if the coach thinks he's training well? Shows the temperament of the player. He is not scared to fight for his place on the team. And he more than proved it last year as well.
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Llorente coming on in a less than ideal scenario, with the press already speculating, and him failing in such circumstances has the potential to psychologically destroy him. I wouldn't have subbed him in last night, if he has only 3 minutes to his name. Had we given him game time ahead of Quag the last time against Lazio, I'd have thought, he was the right sub to have on in last night's game. But under current conditions, I think Conte did the right thing last night. That said, i fully expect him to break in against Verona. If that doesn't happen, then I would be surprised.
Again though, I'm sure we'll disagree, but I think Tevez and Quag, whenever they get some minutes, will be a very compatible pair. They seem to have a good understanding playing off each other, like Dp-Quag had. Would be good to see em connect whenever they get a chance this season.
Tevez and Quag 
God forbid we have to see those two in action on more than a handful of occasions; otherwise it will be like playing with 10 men and Tevez will be doing all the running, while Quags will stand there, shout, bitch and moan, and shoot 30 yard shots into the stands.
God forbid we have to see those two in action on more than a handful of occasions; otherwise it will be like playing with 10 men and Tevez will be doing all the running, while Quags will stand there, shout, bitch and moan, and shoot 30 yard shots into the stands.
If Tevez managed to score, it would've been an assist for him. I bet if it was Vucinic instead of Quags, you would've jizzed in your pants and praised him as the best strike partner for Tevez. 
You don't have to bet. Vucinic already is the best striker to partner Tevez. We just have to wait for Llorente to prove Conte wrong.
Tevez and Quag
God forbid we have to see those two in action on more than a handful of occasions; otherwise it will be like playing with 10 men and Tevez will be doing all the running, while Quags will stand there, shout, bitch and moan, and shoot 30 yard shots into the stands.
God forbid we have to see those two in action on more than a handful of occasions; otherwise it will be like playing with 10 men and Tevez will be doing all the running, while Quags will stand there, shout, bitch and moan, and shoot 30 yard shots into the stands.
get's more time.
